Learning to lead! Listen to our 2024 TEDx Youth @ Laval speakers share insights about their journey on the road to TEDx. This is our SWLSB Secondary Student Leadership Certificate Program graduation stage as student leaders prepare for their post- secondary success! This episode was edited and produced by Eva Thomas-Paskal.…

Zach Fucale is a World Juniors and Memorial Cup champion! Originally drafted in the 2nd round of the 2013 NHL Draft by the Montréal Canadiens, Zach has went on to have a successful professional ice hockey career that includes stops in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and the DEL. On top of this, Zach has competed for Team Canada at the Splenger Cup on multiple …

Partners from across Canada have helped and contributed in an effort to foster positive school climate, encourage student engagement, and build school community during these challenging times. Segments include: O Canada – Rawdon Elementary What Is Remembrance Day? A message from Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of…

Candice Pollack is a game changer. In high school, she became a mobilizer for good. In Montreal, she led young people as they took a stand and action for important causes. She spoke on the We Day stage, she lead in the streets and in her community. As a young professional lawyer and Executive Director of AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub APPTA, Cand…

The incredibly talented Cindy Busby is the star of films and televisions series like Heartland, The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Marrying Mr. Darcy and many more. Cindy talks with leadership alumni Bianca, Marilena, and Tahira about the road from high school to L.A. and what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry.…

Student leaders learn how to communicate effectively, address rising and emerging problems, and enable play. The leaders work on teams and help others to participate.Grade 5 and 6 students are invited to participate in leadership training and to take on responsibility for younger students in their school yard at recess and lunch times throughout th…

Sam Beldie has autism but that is not what defines him. He is a musician, a leader and an aspiring public speaker who wants to better the world by spreading compassion and understanding. Valerie and Malorie are leadership alumni who ask Sam about how he went from trying to survive high school to leading the way as Student Council President in his f…

Kelly Alexander wears many hats in the entertainment industry in Montreal. She is the host of the Kelly Alexander Show, Virgin Radio, CJAD 800, and an influencing personality on the music scene in Canada and North America. Leadership alumni Bianca and Alexandra ask Kelly about connecting, how the entertainment industry is changing, and how she navi…

Dr. Cale O’Keeffe is a doctor of internal medicine currently serving in New York State in the United States of America. Dr. O’Keeffe discusses with us some of the challenges that the COVID-19 crisis is generating in his community and shares a simple strategy to help us move forward one-step ahead at a time. Valerie conducts this interview and she i…

Dr. Phil Vourtzoumis is a surgeon in London, Ontario and SWLSB alumni. We spoke to him about developing the proper mindset, and life balance to navigate a crisis. Valerie is a leadership alumnus and a professional leader in the hospitality industry in Montreal. Leadership alumni Bianca, Alexandra, and Tom are joined by Daniel Johnson on this episod…

Pushing through and navigating difficulty to reach success is breakfast for Tony O’Keeffe. He is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-Colonel and a world-class Ironman and Ultraman athlete, coach, and champion, Tony knows how to create a recipe to overcome challenging times. He shares with us a little about developing skills to maintain an…

On April 9, 2020 our Montreal Children's Hospital held a Facebook LIVE Questions and Answer session with Dr. Karatzios. This is a recording of that session. When are groceries safe to come into my home? Should I wear a facemask? and much more..Dr. Christos Karatzios, MDCM, FRCPC, is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist.TEDx Youth Laval, Dr. K…

In this episode, Dr. Karatzios explains what we know about COVID-19 and answers questions about what we can do to protect others and ourselves. Dr. Christos Karatzios, MDCM, FRCPC, is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at the Montreal Children's Hospital. · Is it safe to go back to school? · When is a vaccine coming? · How does the virus CO…

Alejandro, Siena, Jessica, Kierra, and Andy are student leaders in grade 5 and 6 at Jules Verne Elementary School. They spent some time getting to know Ms. Diana Roy who is a lawyer and the president of Desjardins Caisse de Chomedey.Ms. Roy is also a lawyer and entrepreneur who has spent her life building green strategies at home and in her communi…

Apo Li Kali is an international recording artist who graduated from our schools. Abegayle, Michaela and Huda are student leaders who wanted to know what the journey has been like for Apo from the classroom, to recording studio, to the world stage. www.apollikali.com https://www.facebook.com/ApoLiKali/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQqCl... CMP: h…

Kayla, Zoey, Julia, and Kierra are grade 6 student leaders at Morin Heights Elementary. These emerging leaders took some time to share stories about some of the things that they have done this year in their school community. Leadership is a challenge that requires taking risks, serving others, and seeking out opportunities. These exceptional young …

Dan O’Connor and Bradley Heaven are changing the game for people with disabilities through their company called All Access Life. Jennifer and Emily from Laval Senior Academy are joined by Abegayle from Laval Junior Academy to find out more. Bradley was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. I've been working alongside Brad for the past 10 y…

Caught in a political crisis facing Haiti that took over during her 2019 visit, Katherine and her team had to find a way to return home safely in the growing unrest that swept the country. Jennifer and Emily from Laval Senior Academy are joined by Abegayle from Laval Junior Academy spent some time with Katherine O’Neil who is a nurse that travels t…

Join Tahira and Brandon as they meet Tim McAuliffe who is an award winning writer and producer of television shows like Corner Gas, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Jimmy Fallon, The Office and many more. Tim share his insights about the writing process and how he became a writer for some of the best shows on TV. Tim also shares with us how successful lea…

Walk with student-athletes Giuliano and Nicolas from Laval Senior Academy's football concentration program as they chat with 2016 Grey Cup Champion SCOTT MACDONELL about life, football, failure and the path to success. They talk about the journey that took Scott from losing a Grey Cup to winning one. Scott shares some stories as he actively thinks …

Massimo and Antoine explore what it takes to be a complete hockey player with alumni and legend Mike Cuccinotta.Student-Athletes Massimo, who is in grade 6 at Souvenir Elementary, and Antoine, who is in grade 10 at Laval Senior Academy spent some time at the rink with Mike to talk about life, development, and doing what it takes to be successful.Mi…

Journey with Anastasia and Michaela as they speak with 2018 presenters as students host their press conference for the 2019 season.Young people are sharing ideas that are important to them through the TEDx Youth Laval platform. For us, Tedx Youth is a bilingual collaboration that helps emerging leaders find their voice!…

Young people are transformed when they get involved in opportunities that inspire them to think outside of themselves. Hear from students, alumni, parents, teachers, and serving solders as we travel together and reflect on our journey.Join us on the bus as leaders reflect on 9 years of Remembrance Day journeys to Ottawa.…

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made an impression Pierce. Lizzie Velasquez helped to inspire leaders to change their perspective in order to find a healthy and balanced worldview. Join our emerging leaders in grade 5 and 6 as they travel to Ottawa’s WE Day and hear a little about what they are learning as they journey on their leadership path.…

Brigadier-General Wright is the Chief of Staff for Canadian Forces Intelligence Command. He took some time to talk about leadership with our Advanced Student Leaders in elementary, junior and senior high school at the PPCLI (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on November 11, 2018.…

Kelly Alexander is an alumni who has interviewed everyone from Ed Sheeran and Lady Gaga to Canadian music sensation Serena Ryder. Kelly is the host of the successful Kelly Alexander Show podcast and YouTube shows and you can hear her on Montreal's' Virgin Radio and CJAD radio stations.Tahira is a grade 10 Advanced Student Leader at Laval Senior Aca…

Captain Kimball is a leader that has served overseas, serves with PPCLI, and he oversees training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School of the Canadian Armed Forces.Alexia is in grade 6 at Souvenir Elementary school and she has helped to oversee her schools’ Remembrance Day ceremonies.…

Olivia's Dad served 30 years in the Canadian Armed Forces in different capacities and on different deployments.Being a military family is a different way of life. Olivia and Mr. Hebert give us a glimpse of some of the challenges and balance required when dedicated to service to our country. A reality for families in our school board.…

Live from Pink In The City's (PitC) annual fundraiser called Raise Craze.Tiffany and Anastasia interview Elias, a fellow student, who shaved his head and became a PINK Champion!Tiffany speaks with the founder of PitC, alumnus Lawrence Vourtzoumis.Abegayle speaks with Dr. Karatzios about why he shaved his head.Brandon spends time with breast cancer …

Leo talks with Huda, who is a Laval Senior Academy's Student Council representative, and Vanessa, who is an ASLeadership alumni and President of the Vanier College, Student Association.All three are learning about using leadership opportunities to help others.

Grade 6 students at Souvenir Elementary, Alexia and Pierce, have been on a journey learning about how an alumni started a breast cancer charity called Pink In The City. At our MUHC hospital fundraiser for Pink In The City, called Raise Craze, Pierce shaved his head. Alexia finds out why...

Evelyne, grade 11, spent some time with women who are leading the way in the global IT community. Join her as she interviews Trish following a 'Women in IT' conference held at Insight Canada in Montreal, Quebec.Suzanne Gagliese, Vice President, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft Dee Ann Lama, Vice President Sales, Cisco Trish O’Keeffe, Senior Manage…

Join grade 11 student, Huda, as she learns more about Ahmed, a fellow ASLeader, who has worked with refugees coming into Canada and gave an inspirational TEDx Youth Laval talk last spring.

Meet Advanced Student Leadership as we explore the tread marks left by today’s emerging leaders!